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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found
Description: Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habitat for the first time. Plus, we discuss evidence that Mars once had a carbon cycle and a planet that is orbiting a pair of brown dwarfs. Recommended reading:This Is the First Colossal Squid Filmed in the Deep Sea—And It’s a...